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Western States Fire Protection Company Fire Alarm & Detection Technician in Kansas City, Kansas
National Fire Suppression, a division of Western States Fire Protection (WSFP) and its subsidiaries are more than a company. We are a family of unique individuals committed to our purpose, our values, and each other. And we believe in making our own luck, creating our own opportunities. WSFP accomplishes this by constantly innovating, finding ways to create new value and seizing new opportunities.
Protecting lives and property since 1985, WSFP and its subsidiaries specialize in Life Safety Systems. Our values are simple: integrity, quality, safety, professionalism, commitment.
What we offer:
Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
Employee Assistant Program
Flex Spending (FSA) (Cafeteria Plan) and HSA
401(k) Plan – Matching up to 3%
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Profit Sharing Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO), Parental Leave, Paid Pregnancy Medical Leave
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Annual Discretionary Bonus
Employer paid Life Insurance
Gym membership reimbursement
Fire Alarm & Detection Technician
Western States Fire Protection is looking for an experienced Fire Alarm Service and Inspection Technician. If you have a strong work ethic and integrity, we want you on our team.
The preferred candidate will be outgoing, highly self-motivated, and able to problem solve.
They will have strong communication skills and a professional image as well as able to handle all aspects of a project from install to programming, strong troubleshooting skills, service and inspection work.
Job Responsibilities
Report to Division and Service Manager and work with Project Managers, Administrators, Schedule Coordinators, and Sales staff to ensure proper project performance and client satisfaction is achieved.
Able to perform tests, inspections, maintenance, and repairs
Site verifications of fire alarm installations
Fire alarm system repair and inspections
Must be available for scheduled overtimes work and periodic after hours "on-call" time to meet customer service needs
Analysis of blue prints, schematics, and wiring diagrams
Coordination with other disciplines, engineers, general contractors and end users
Interact with clients, field personnel and Fire Marshals
Job Qualifications
Knowledge of NFPA 72, UL, Factory Mutual and applicable codes is mandatory
NICET II Certification or willing to receive the certification within 1 year
OSHA 30 is a plus
iPad and computer experience is a plus
Manufacturers certificates is preferred
Minimum of 3 years' service or installation experience is preferred
Able to work independently and also in a group/training environment
Knowledgeable with programming and troubleshooting multiple fire alarm panel manufacturers
High School diploma or equivalent
Understanding of expenses and schedules
Possess a valid driver’s license; in accordance with Company policy, and be willing to travel within the states of Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Iowa
Willing to pass a post-offer drug test, background and reference check
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift up to 50lbs with or without reasonable accommodation
Regular bending, reaching, climbing and walking
All qualified applicants with Western States Fire Protection Company will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.
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